US Military Operation on Venezuela Stokes Concerns of Future Greenland Acquisition.

Recent US-led military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have sparked unease regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the vast island in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours after the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential aide, posted a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and firm condemnation from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing great-power competition in the polar region. "I don't rule it out. I don't say I'm going to do it, but I don't rule out anything... We need Greenland very badly," he remarked.

He described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence admitted she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.